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WORT 89.9FM Madison
Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered, noncommercial community radio broadcasting to south-central Wisconsin at 89.9 FM and online at wortfm.org via our studios in Madison. We provide an outlet for communication, education, free expression, entertainment, training and access for the purpose of sharing music, information, news, and cultural experiences, and strive to give people underrepresented elsewhere in traditional media a voice. NOTE: Most of the content posted at this time are news…
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WORT 89.9FM MadisonLabor Notes Convention 2026 in Chicago
The Labor Notes Conference took place on June 12-14 this year in Chicago. It was an opportunity for Labor supporters to get inspiration and to gain a sense of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAFGE: Response to the Trump Administration's Attacks on D.E.I. and LGBTQ+ Veterans
AFGE: Response to the Trump Administration's Attacks on D.E.I. and LGBTQ+ Veterans by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonLike Shaking Hands with a Golden Retriever
This week on Mel & Floyd: Saga fills in for the absent ‘Pants; House On the Rock - a natural mushroom trip?; A cross on the moon?; Uses for tungsten; Tales of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe Realities of Gaza and How the ADL is Implicated
On today’s show, host Esty Dinur is in conversation with two guests, Dr. Feroze Sidhwa and Emmaia Gelman. Featured image of the cover of The Anti-Defamation…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonLaura Dresser on Minimum Wage
Laura Dresser highlights a new report advocating for a $20 Wisconsin minimum wage by 2030.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCharles Hughes on Disability in Pop
Dr. Charles Hughes breaks down the radical history of disability, stigma, and pop music icons.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonReflecting Pool Chaos
A park supervisor shares a preview of the National Mall's Fourth of July festivities.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonUW investigation finds no major infractions for animal rights group
A student-led animal rights group did not encourage participation in criminal activity ahead of this spring’s attempted raid of Ridglan Farms, an investigator…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison moves toward more control over an urban highway
Madison’s Board of Public Works unanimously approved a proposed agreement with WisDOT that would transfer the jurisdiction of a major traffic corridor to the…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe Network of US Military Bases Provoke Endless Wars
On today’s show, former A Public Affair host, Zoltán Grossman, is back behind the mic in conversation with political anthropologist, David Vine. They talk…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWe’re Celebrating Pride All Year
In an oppressive and hateful society, joy is an audacious form of resistance. Today on the show, we’re celebrating Pride in July. Host Ali Muldrow is joined by…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFurther Adventures of Donald McRonald
Further Adventures of Donald McRonald by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Wednesday 7-8-26
Forecast from Wednesday 7-8-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonState office plots a path to less greenhouse gases
Wisconsin can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and drive economic growth at the same time, according to a new report the Evers administration released late last…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison’s next budget will be a balancing act
The city of Madison will have to thread the needle in its next operating budget, because the cost to continue current services outpaces the city’s projected…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonOh No! Checks and Balances?
Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Lacee Blair featuring Alan Robinson, Madison’s Interim Independent Police Oversight Monitor Aeiramique “Meeka”…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonIncumbent Dane County sheriff faces activist opponent in upcoming primary
Wisconsin primary elections are on August 11th, and the Dane County Sheriff will be on the ballot. Frustrated with current Sheriff Kalvin Barrett’s handling of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonStand Up for Public Art
On today’s show, host Dana Pellebon is in conversation with Lindsay Christians about local food and culture and her recent article for the Cap Times about…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDane County is Hungry for Intercultural Experiences
Whoops! When we invited United Nations Association of Dane County (UNA-USA Dane) to talk about their Culinary Passport Exploration of Iranian Culture and…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWorld Cup Fever and Local Football Clubs
With the World Cup entering the quarterfinals, soccer madness is at a fever pitch across North America. How does that affect local pro soccer clubs? We’ll talk…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSCOTUS Curtails Religious Rights, Congressional Authority
The Supreme Court of the United States continues to whittle away at constitutional rights and congressional authority. Political scientist Howard Schweber…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTrump Administration Terminates 988 LGBTQ+ Hotline
The Trump Administration has officially shut down the national 988 crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. Where can teens in need turn now? Cap Times Reporter…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSupreme Court decision on glyphosate liability
Roundup and other herbicides containing glyphosate are freely used here in the United States, but banned in Europe. That’s because the chemical has been linked…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonNews From the Backyard Universe #31
Helena visits her family in the United Kingdom during a historic May heatwave. Listen for jackdaws, a black bird and wood pigeons.
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News From the Backyard Universe #30
An April 2026 hail storm leaves a deep impression on Madison's East side - literally and figuratively!
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCornell profits from Wisconsin property
Cornell profits from Wisconsin property by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonComedians of the world to tell jokes at July 4th pregame
Comedians of the world to tell jokes at July 4th pregame by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Activists Mobilize "Honk for Democracy" Rallies
Madison Activists Mobilize "Honk for Democracy" Rallies by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDescendants of Convict Ducks
This week on Mel & Floyd: A visit from Ruby; BIg giant slabs of content and wiener dog videos; Rampart reading disability on the Supreme Court?; Has Mitch…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonInsights on Managing Seasonal Plant Diseases
Insights on Managing Seasonal Plant Diseases by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSeniors Resist Quality Declines as Private Equity Sweeps Nursing Homes
Seniors Resist Quality Declines as Private Equity Sweeps Nursing Homes by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMexican Women Artists Showcase Heritage and Migration at Overture Center
Mexican Women Artists Showcase Heritage and Migration at Overture Center by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM Madison1954 Kohler Strike -- Longest in U.S. History
Interview with Roger Bybee from the Wisconsin Labor History Society about the 1954-1961 Kohler Strike, the longest strike in U.S. History.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonLife, Liberty, and Happiness at 250?
As the United States of America is poised to celebrate its semiquincentennial, host Esty Dinur asks, what is the status of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonUW-Madison broke its promises, student activists say
In spring of 2024, dozens of tents lined the greenspace on Library Mall. A contingent of student activists set up the encampment in solidarity with Gaza…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonHilton Madison workers still waiting for a union contract
Nearly a year after workers at the Hilton next to Monona Terrace won union recognition, they’re still fighting for their first contract. They staged a picket…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTransparency Talk: Officer Safety Isn’t an Excuse for Secrecy
An elected official in Waterford, a town just south of Milwaukee, is suing his own police department to obtain officers’ time cards and schedules – records…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonReflecting on American Radicalism for its Birthday
On today’s show, host Bert Zipperer chats with John Nichols, Executive Editor of The Nation magazine, about the upcoming July 4 holiday and their new double…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonQueery Music - Featuring Rockstar & Elise
Queery Music - Featuring Rockstar & Elise by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Wednesday 7-1-26
Forecast from Wednesday 7-1-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin DOJ secures two million eggs in antitrust settlement
Some of the nation’s largest egg producers have agreed to deliver about two million eggs to food banks and community organizations across Wisconsin, after a…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin’s marquee conservation program expires
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program expired yesterday – after 37 years acquiring, conserving, and maintaining public lands across Wisconsin. State Democrats…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonBelonging Is the Medicine Neurodiverse Children Need
Kids who are misunderstood and marginalized have extraordinary potential waiting to be unleashed. On today’s show, host Ali Muldrow speaks with Dr. Niki…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThis is Madison Whiteconsin
Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, going deep and serious with Alan Robinson talking about harm reduction…
WORT 89.9FM Madison2026 06 09 WSCP Interview
Interview on the Willy Street Chamber Players 2026 Season. Aired on WORT, 6/9/2026
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMilwaukee leaders consider public electric utility
Wisconsin’s largest utility provider We Energies is requesting yet another rate hike – their sixth since 2020, if state regulators approve it. Creating a…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonStuff Yer Face: Struggle Meals - Injury Edition with Emily Tucker
On this week's edition of Stuff Yer Face, we hear from host Emily Tucker as she recovers from an injury. From accepting help to lowering expectations, it's an…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDane County supervisors gear up for 2027 budget season
The Dane County Board met last week to discuss the upcoming budget season. A presentation from the Dane County Chief Financial Officer informed supervisors…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonLocal Music Is a Harbinger of Community
On today’s show, guest host Enjoyiana Nururdin speaks with Nick Pjevach about the local music scene–from the best concerts and summer festivals to how the city…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison BookBeat - Dennis McNally, "The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties"
Stu Levitan in conversation with historian Dennis McNally about his new book, "The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties"
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe Long History of Flax Textiles in Wisconsin
Before cotton was king, there was linen. A group of Midwest farmers and fiber artists are working to revive the tradition of growing and wearing linen fabric…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonPublic health officials urge caution amid heat wave
A heat wave is blanketing Wisconsin for most of this week, with the heat index in our area slated to top a hundred degrees today and tomorrow. That kind of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe misinformation of Dr Ancel Keys
When a health and diet scientist is funded by a corporation, the data released to the public should be looked at with discerning eyes. In this edition of “The…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 6-29-26
Forecast from Monday, 6-29-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonResistance to AI Snowballs Around the World
You’ve probably heard that the AI boom is “inevitable,” but a global network of researchers, journalists, and scholars is fighting that narrative with the…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe Big Ride for Palestine July 19th 2026
Gil Halsted talked with Cassandra Dixon, local activist for Palestine and Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch the Executive Director of the Middle East Childrens Alliance…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonPreserving Art and Culture for a Decade
Award-winning Madison photographer Amadou Kromah talks about how he first picked up a camera, what he hopes to impart to younger shutterbugs, and what to…